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Cilento, a land of myths and unspoiled nature, is the cradle of a unique itinerary: the Way of St. Nilus. This path fits into the panorama of Italian pilgrimage routes, offering an experience that combines history, spirituality and natural beauty. From Sapri to Palinuro, the path stretches for more than 100 km, passing through the most picturesque...

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Want to know all the good stuff about rural Northern Italy? Are you ready for a vacation that includes caves, ziplines, pilgrimage and bike trails, over a hundred castles, and great food? I’ve had a house in the historic territory of La Lunigiana for 20 years. It occurred to me that is was about time to create a travel app of the best food, lodging...

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Is Italy a good place to retire? Italy is often referred to as one of the best countries in the world to retire to for various reasons. This so called 'golden age' is the perfect time to enjoy a hard-earned life of leisure and leave the world of work behind, and Italy is the country of choice for many expats from all over the world, including Briti...

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Iced vanilla lattes are the pinnacle of America's coffee culture, advancing the country's obsession with espresso-based beverages. Americans' daily cup of brew is essential for putting that pep to your step, while in Italy, coffee is an incomparable canvas of art. Ethiopia is widely considered the birthplace of coffee, although famous coffee destin...

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The ancient Necropolis of Cerveteri, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers a unique window into the lives and beliefs of the Etruscan civilization, one of ancient Italy's most fascinating and enigmatic cultures. Located just northwest of Rome, in the Lazio region of Italy, this archaeological site is renowned for its remarkable tombs that span sever...

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The trouble with Rome is that it has so many treasures. Its heady mix of must-see classical ruins, flamboyant fountains, Renaissance palaces and masterpiece-filled museums can make a trip to the Eternal City as exhausting as it is exhilarating – and that’s before you’ve even set an aching foot in a designer store or strolled along a cobbled street...

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Once upon a time… beautiful Siena, in Tuscany, was a very important city. Let’s go back in time… Imagine being in 1300. Siena was rich, powerful, and heavily populated. It was also constantly battling against Firenze (Florence), in competition with the neighboring city for almost anything you can think of. In order to show the world its power, Sien...

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With the arrival of spring, Italian villages awaken in a veritable symphony of colors, scents and sensations. This is the ideal time for the rediscovery of sustainable tourism, which privileges the slow pace and authentic connection with the territory. Slow Spring in Italian villages represents a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in history, cu...

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A beautiful Italian town carved from a mountainside is so stunning to look at it's been immortalised as a backdrop for more than 20 films. The good looks of Matera, in the less well known Basilicata region of Italy, are thanks to its unusual limestone architecture and a natural gorge that surrounds the settlement. Now home to 60,000 people, Matera...

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The Trevi Fountain is one of the most renowned and celebrated attractions of the Eternal City. The scene featuring Marcello Mastroianni and Anita Ekberg in Federico Fellini’s film La Dolce Vita certainly boosted its hype from the 1960s onwards. The Trevi Fountain is a melting pot of Roman history, mythology, and architecture that draws over 5 milli...

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